llama.cppvsLXD
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llama.cpp | LXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 132 621 | 4 842 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 264 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1454 | 19 |
| Latest release | b11962 · 28 Oct 2026 | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Go |
Which one should you pick?
llama.cpp scores 93/100 against 70/100 for LXD, so it is the safer default.
llama.cpp ships more often: 1454 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for LXD.
If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; llama.cpp needs more configuration.
llama.cpp is growing faster right now (+3 264 stars in 30 days).
llama.cpp details →LXD details →